Words like attachment styles, trauma, boundaries, and triggers have become commonplace among younger generations as therapy becomes more normalized and people learn a new vocabulary to express complex dynamics and relate in ways they may not have understood before. So, what could go wrong?
Unfortunately, a lot. The rapid rise of so-called therapy-speak has seen a dark turn as it has been linked to loneliness and ruined relationships, and it has been weaponized to justify manipulative behavior. Intrigued? Click through to learn more about the dangers of this widespread phenomenon.